Ford Fusion Concepts – 2012 SEMA Show

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Ford is bringing four customized versions of its new Fusion sedan to the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The changes range from fairly ubiquitous additions, such as lowered suspensions and large alloy wheels, to features not normally associated with the wild machines at SEMA. Anyone fancy a custom beige paintjob on a slammed Ford family sedan?

Strange as it sounds, that questionable color scheme is one of the more prominent features found on the Tjin Edition Ford Fusion. This all-wheel-drive sedan is powered by a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine and six-speed automatic transmission - and yes, it's painted beige. Adding some mechanical muscle is a Unique Fabrication/Vibrant turbocharger kit and side-exit MagnaFlow exhaust system. A set of copper-colored 21-inch iForged Concave wheels, Baer brakes, and a Katzkin interior with Scosche audio system are some of the Tjin Edition's many changes from stock.

The MRT Performance Fusion looks more menacing, thanks to its blue and black exterior - not to mention a set of bright blue alloy wheels. Details are scarcer for this slick sedan; Ford's press release only refers to the car's "performance stance" and an exhaust that "will keep your attention." Like the Tjin Edition, the MRT Performance Fusion is powered by the turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-4.

Ice Nine Group has taken the Fusion into more familiar road-racer territory, with the addition of a large rear spoiler, chunky 5-spoke alloy wheels, and a lowered body. Ironically, the tougher appearance is wrapped around the smallest engine in this group of four Fords. You get a 6-speed manual in this SEMA special, but this Fusion comes with the smaller 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine.

Last but not least, the 3d Carbon Fusion opts for some European sophistication versus apex-hungry design. A modest body-kit and slight lowering of the Fusion helps give it a classy air. Considering the front end of the standard Fusion already looks like it came from an Aston Martin, 3d Carbon wisely chose not to mess (too much) with a good thing. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost and six-speed automatic gearbox provide power.